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Unpopular Electives

Christine Chung, Digital Editor/Business Manager March 7, 2024

Kennedy students are beginning to pick out their classes for next school year and students that still need to complete an elective class for graduation have a large assortment of options, but many students...

New Year’s Resolution

Victoria Jiminez, Editor in Chief March 7, 2024

   When people think of the New Year, people usually think of hitting the big reset button and starting anew. So, New Year's resolutions came to symbolize a new beginning and what people want to do...

AP Service Learning Projects

Christine Chung, Digital Editor/Business Manager March 7, 2024

John F. Kennedy High School’s AP With WE program utilizes student citizenship through executed projects to help the community and to educate at a global level.  The AP With WE program was started by...

Challenges in the Education System

Challenges in the Education System

Isabella Beltran, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

  The education system faces various challenges, which can affect students' learning experiences and challenge their academic success; it's important to address these issues and work towards creating...

Martin Luther King Junior Day

Martin Luther King Junior Day

Lucinda Pineda, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

In light of Martin Luther King Junior Day, American schools take different approaches in honoring this national holiday, but the imperative question still needs to be asked: Are schools doing enough to...

A AP with WE Workbooks used by students in AP Environmental Science

AP Service Learning Projects

Christine Chung, Digital Editor/Business Manager January 22, 2024

John F. Kennedy High School’s AP With WE program utilizes student citizenship through executed projects to help the community and to educate at a global level.  The AP With WE program was started by...

Second Semester Motivation

Second Semester Motivation

Jasmine Salas, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

Motivation in a student’s education can be very challenging, especially when transitioning back into a workspace after a long break. Transitioning back into a working environment can be stressful. It...

Kennedy’s Parent Center

Kennedy’s Parent Center

Christine Chung, Digital Editor/Business Manager January 9, 2024

Spanning from English and computer college level classes being offered at John F. Kennedy’s apparent center, parents are being supported and educated by professors from LA Mission college in order to...

Tent or Treat?

Tent or Treat?

Antonia Martinez, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

As time approaches closer and closer to Halloween, the Teaching Academy and Kennedy United decided to host John F. Kenned’s first ever Tent or Treat this past Friday the 13th. Head of Teaching Academy...

Students, Get the Help You Need

Students, Get the Help You Need

Melissa Caballero-Martinez, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Students in need of academic support can attend tutoring sessions offered through Tutor.com, Kennedy and Arc tutoring, and the UCLA AP Readiness Program. These programs are free of charge and each offer...

A maze held by Kennedy leadership students to instate fear in the students.

Kennedy Getting Scared

Jasmine Salas, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

 Horror is a genre that reflects thrilling twisting events and evolving terror. It can range from films, books, plays, or the holiday that takes place on October 31st, Halloween. This can be a perfect...

A piece of artwork.

A Reason for Art

Noah Guerrero, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

Art is more than an image, rather it's a story.  While it may not look as such, art is surprising in that sense.  Every stroke, every blemish, and every idea thought brings meaning and purpose to the...

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